Hey everyone,
New to scraping and trying to find a good list of working proxies for scraping. Anyone got recommendations? Free or paid, doesn’t matter—just need something reliable.
I’ve checked a few sites, but half the proxies are dead or super slow.
Also, how often do you guys update your lists? Seems like they go stale real quick.
Thanks in advance!
(PS: If you’ve got a trusted source, pls share. Tired of wasting time on duds.)
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Yo, where do y’all get your list of working proxies for scraping from?
Need something fresh—most lists I find are already burned.
Thx!
If you're looking for a solid list of working proxies for scraping, I’d recommend checking out ProxyScrape or FreeProxyList. They update pretty frequently, and you can filter by speed/country.
Paid-wise, Luminati and Smartproxy are top-tier but pricey. Free ones are hit or miss, so expect to refresh your list often.
I usually rotate mine every few days—proxies die FAST.
yo, i feel your pain. most free lists are trash after a few hours.
try scrapingant’s free proxy API—it’s decent for light scraping.
for heavy stuff, just get a paid rotating proxy service like oxylabs. saves so much time.
also, avoid public lists if you’re doing serious scraping. they’re all burned.
I’ve had good luck with Geonode’s proxies—they’re cheap and pretty reliable for scraping.
Free options? HideMy.name has a decent free tier, but don’t expect miracles.
Pro tip: Always test proxies before committing. A quick Python script with requests can save you headaches.
How often? Weekly, at least. Sometimes daily if I’m scraping aggressively.
Honestly, free proxy lists for scraping are a gamble. I gave up and switched to Bright Data (formerly Luminati).
Yeah, it’s paid, but the uptime is worth it. If you’re serious about scraping, don’t waste time on freebies.
For a middle ground, ProxySeller has affordable private proxies.
Try PacketStream—it’s peer-to-peer, so proxies are fresh but inconsistent.
For reliability, NetNut is my go-to. Not the cheapest, but solid for heavy scraping.
Free lists? ProxyNova updates often, but you’ll still need to sift through duds.
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Thanks for all the recs! Gonna test out Geonode and ProxyScrape first.
Quick Q: Anyone use ScraperAPI? Is it worth the hype for someone just starting out?
Also, how do you guys handle CAPTCHAs when scraping? Proxies alone don’t always cut it.
Appreciate the help!
Check out Spys.one—it’s a hidden gem for fresh proxies. Not all work, but I’ve found some gems there.
Also, ScraperAPI bundles proxies with their tool, so you don’t have to manage lists. Super handy.
How often? Depends on the site. Some ban proxies within hours, so I refresh daily.
If you’re scraping at scale, free lists won’t cut it. I use Storm Proxies—they’re budget-friendly and rotate automatically.
For testing, ProxyList+ has a decent free list, but again, expect high churn.
Biggest lesson? Don’t rely on one source. Mix it up.
